An alternative to the Grolsch bottle rubber washers (and one I've used on a few guitars over the years) is to use the round disc string retainers as found on Fender basses instead of regular strap buttons. Makes it a PITA to take the strap off, but it does make "strap popping over the strap button" type accidents less likely.

As an aside I found the label of mine recently and read it properly for the first time, with the comfort strap and just realised the two holes are not for adjustment but are supposed to be folded over to give two thicknesses of leather on the strap button - Dooooh!

I've been in touch with Ped and he's happy for us to post a reply here.

GreeneKing (the OP) was contacted the same day by email apologising for the problem and a replacement was immediately sent out. Hopefully there have not been any similar problems since.

We welcome any comments about the Bass Collection Comfort Strap. This unfortunate incident is the only problem we're aware of regarding the structural performance of the strap (out of the hundreds sold), however the design has been modified and we believe the latest version is the most robust to date.

Clarky - can you clarify that your strap was a Comfort Strapp and not a Bass Collection strap? Many thanks.

All the best,

The Bass Centre

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I bought two very expensive 6 stringers (one fretted and one fretless) from the Bass Centre last year, very happy with them both. But I also bought two comfort straps at the same time, and exactly the same happened - the plastic thingys just snapped in half. Fortunately, I was sitting down on both occasions. The other problem was that if you play with your bass fairly high up, the adjustments are no good.

The_BassCentre, on Apr 20 2009, 05:45 PM, said:

Hello all,

I've been in touch with Ped and he's happy for us to post a reply here.

GreeneKing (the OP) was contacted the same day by email apologising for the problem and a replacement was immediately sent out. Hopefully there have not been any similar problems since.

We welcome any comments about the Bass Collection Comfort Strap. This unfortunate incident is the only problem we're aware of regarding the structural performance of the strap (out of the hundreds sold), however the design has been modified and we believe the latest version is the most robust to date.

Clarky - can you clarify that your strap was a Comfort Strapp and not a Bass Collection strap? Many thanks.

All the best,

The Bass Centre

PS - We will soon be fully fledged commercial member on this forum - exclusive deals, competitions and other good stuff coming soon!

Clarky - can you clarify that your strap was a Comfort Strapp and not a Bass Collection strap? Many thanks.

All the best,

The Bass Centre

I can clarify that it was definitely bought online from the Bass Centre. Chucked it away in disgust after it broke so can't prove it. Am certain it was a Comfort Strap rather than Bass Collection strap - your computer records should show this (my real name is Mark Clark). I bought it a couple of years ago.

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They are the best made strap I've ever seen. The loops are anodised metal and not plastic and the whole is beautifully made and incredibly robust. I did a 2.5 hour gig on Friday and nearly 3 hours on Saturday with a 10.2lb Spector and didn't have any of the aches I get with a Comfort strapp.

An alternative to the Grolsch bottle rubber washers (and one I've used on a few guitars over the years) is to use the round disc string retainers as found on Fender basses instead of regular strap buttons. Makes it a PITA to take the strap off, but it does make "strap popping over the strap button" type accidents less likely.

The exact same thing happened to me with one of the plastic connectors snapping. I fixed that with a climbing carabiner (not ideal as the large chunk of metal digs into the shoulder and is likely to damage the body). Then a few months later, another of the plastic connectors snapped 3 days before I'm due to play a gig, leaving me with only my back up strap to use, which is too long for my liking.

The annoying thing is, I actually ordered the Comfort Strapp from their website, but they sent me their own version. However, having complained to them, they did send me free set of Warwick strap locks, which was nice.

I actually still have and use the thin crappy black nylon strap i got with my very first ever bass (a Squier P-Bass with a 15w amp and viper cable nearly 10 years ago!) on my Washburn with Grolsch washers.

Thick leather strap. You have to work to get it on; no worries about it coming off.

TG

I can second that. All my basses have leather straps and strap locks and not had problems with any of them. In fact one of my basses has a leather strap that I bought for a guitar in the late 70's, and i still going strong.

Jazzyvee

Bass player for Musical Youth, NotStrictlyJazz Quartet and occasional session gigs. Also Jazz Radio presenter.

Similar thing happened to me recently. I'm waiting for the warwick strap locks atm but last week the strap came off and my new thumb NT plummeted to the ground. Fortunatly my foot broke it's fall, though the bass broke my foot.

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Well the Bass Centre replaced mine too as it went the exact way as the strap in the pic of post no.1 I had to wait 5 weeks to receive a replacement, but I can confirm that the replacement one is of better quality as I've stretched it and stretched it by hand with all my strength before I even hung a bass on it and it didn't break.

Top marks on the Bass Centre for getting it sorted. Barry & Co. are good peeps.

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Overwater fantastic bass - you won't be disappointed and Chris May is really nice guy. Surprised action was high. Did Chris set it up himself as he normally gets it pretty spot on for your specific style of playing.

Didn't your Thumb come with Schaller straplocks on? I use the Boston Schaller clones (they have two nuts on the strap bit so less prone to that bit coming off the strap). I get mine from Dangleberry Music - all my basses and guitars have them.

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Posted 22 December 2010 - 03:57 PM

Truckstop, on Aug 10 2010, 09:33 PM, said:

I actually still have and use the thin crappy black nylon strap i got with my very first ever bass (a Squier P-Bass with a 15w amp and viper cable nearly 10 years ago!) on my Washburn with Grolsch washers.

Truckstop

Same here, without the washers. i only used it on my main bass for about a year and a half but its now on my Ibanez and still gets used at my gigs. Its lasted 4 years so far. It's too short though, but i only need that bass for about 4 songs so i can cope.

Didn't your Thumb come with Schaller straplocks on? I use the Boston Schaller clones (they have two nuts on the strap bit so less prone to that bit coming off the strap). I get mine from Dangleberry Music - all my basses and guitars have them.

Its one of the early ones with EMG's circa 89 if I remember correctly and only had standard strap nuts at that time.
I think the schallers may have been an option but that long ago can't remember - its an age thing i guess.

I'll get a look at the Boston Schaller ones though so appreciate reply.

Dunno if it helps anyone but I used to use one of those car seatbelt cushions attached with velcro to my guitar strap. I got to keep my rock solid Levy's strap and it made it more comfortable for use over long periods. Might be worth a try if you're a bit dubious about 'comfort' straps.

I've got one of the leather ones, think it's the MS2 or something. It didn't cost ME anything though, the guitarist / ex bassist in the band i used to play with packed up music completely, and sold everything. Passed on the Moody strap to me for £30, found the box for it and has a price tag of £160 on it! Found another box with the Levy's in which turned up when he found out I'd had an unconditional offer from uni after an awesome audition. Completely free of charge. Box has £90 written on it. Bargain

I use a blonde one of those, goes well with my blonde Warwick. I think the 1st strap I ever got was a cheap Levys and now own a few on various guitars. Still got my first one, they've lasted for ages and for abot £12 you can't go wrong.

Halfords do seatbelt cushion pads that would fit guitar straps for about £2-3. Beats spending silly money on straps.

+1
I had a strap go at a gig about 6 years ago and it was the plastic buckle, caught my bass but had to do a song knelt down on my haunches.
I use Klondike straps on everything now, wide, comfortable all-leather straps

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